Alvah Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-vah / ˈæl.vəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'his God is light'; English: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
Alvah is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with biblical references. It appears in the Old Testament as a name of one of the descendants of Benjamin. In English-speaking countries, it has been used since the 19th century. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Alvah has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S. but has seen occasional interest.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alva
- Alvahh
International Variants
- Alva (Scandinavian)
- Alvah (English)
Famous people named Alvah
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Fictional characters named Alvah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alvah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alvah has ranked as high as #785 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Virginia, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Alvah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alvah (1954)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 18 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 13 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 23 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1896 | 17 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 31 |
| 1914 | 44 |
| 1915 | 45 |
| 1916 | 55 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1919 | 33 |
| 1920 | 45 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 41 |
| 1924 | 38 |
| 1925 | 44 |
| 1926 | 41 |
| 1927 | 42 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 36 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 33 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |